2020 - A year in review

There was no way of knowing at about the onrushing train of 2020 would bring. 

From manifestations of systemic racism to w worldwide level pandemic and deadly flu-like disease, this has been a year with a series of rolling disasters. 

And, as human nature often shows, in the midst of the tragedies there was courage, there was grace, there was sacrifice, there was hope—there were people faced with the very worst rising up to be their very best. 

A short video for a collective memory of 2020.

Children may experience ‘Social Cravings’ from prolonged isolation

Many children have grown especially lonely during this pandemic and quarantine days. There is much still need to learn about loneliness, the brain, and mental health, however scientists know that youth needs socialization for healthy development. 

Moreover, loneliness is associated with clinical depression and anxiety, even if manifestations only are seen months later. Although the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are unknown, experts have urged clinicians should prepare to confront the mental health consequences of children who are separated from friends and family they had bonds with outside of their household.

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